community resources

STEP connects St. Louis Park residents to a variety of local services and organizations. this page can provide additional support beyond STEP’s services such as information on housing, employment, health care, transportation, and financial assistance.

SNAP UPDATE:

If you have recently been affected by the loss of SNAP and the government shut down the following resources may be available to you in addition to assistance from STEP. Please note that food shelves in the area are experiencing and increase in need, and you may need to leave a message and wait for a call back.

(https://dcyf.mn.gov/federal-shutdown)

Additional community resources, below.

2-1-1 United Way

  • (free and confidential health and human services information)
    211 or 651-291-0211
    https://www.211unitedway.org
    Text your zip code to 898-211 (M-F 8am-7pm)

CRISIS HOTLINES

  • Minnesota Day One Crisis Hotline (network of domestic violence and sexual assault community programs) – Crisis Hotline call 1-866-223-1111 or Text 612-399-9995  www.dayoneservices.org

  • Cornerstone (domestic violence services) Call: 1-866-385-2699 or Text: 612-399-9977

  • Crisis Nursery (crisis service for families with young children) 763-591-0100 www.crisisnursery.org

  • Sexual Violence Center (sexual assault hotline open 24 hours a day 7 days per week) 612-871-5111 www.sexualviolencecenter.org

SUICIDE PREVENTION AND SUPPORT

IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS IN CRISIS AND IN NEED OF IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE, THE FOLLOWING RESOURCES CAN HELP:

Food Assistance

  • Fare For All – low cost monthly food packages 1-800-582-4291 or www.fareforall.org

  • WIC-women, infants, and children food and nutrition program for pregnant or nursing mothers and children up to age 6. http://www.health.state.mn.us/wic

    • Hennepin County Human Services: (612) 348-6100

    • To contact the Minnesota State WIC Office call: 1-800-657-3942 or 1-651-201-4444

  • MAC- Mother’s and Children food program-651-484-8241 or www.health.state.mn.us

  • NAPS- nutrition program for income-eligible adults 60 years and older, 651-484-8241 or http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/fh/csfp/

  • SNAP-food support for financially eligible individuals and families, food support helpline 1-888-711-1151, click here, or call Hennepin County Front Door: 612-348-4111

Housing

  • HousingLink (internet housing search, including a subsidized housing list) www.housinglink.org

  • HOME Line (tenant’s rights organization) 612-728-5767 or www.homelinemn.org

  • Shelter services (discuss options with Hennepin County shelter team)

    • For families: 612-348-9410

    • Adults without children: call Adult Shelter Connect 612-248-2350

Healthcare Clinics

Energy Assistance

Hennepin County Economic Assistance and/or Emergency Assistance

  • Cash Assistance Programs-Apply online (https://www.mnbenefits.org/) or call 612-596-1300

  • Emergency Assistance-Call 612-596-1900 or Toll Free 844-803-8466

  • County Human Services West Suburban Hub (M-F, 8am-4:30pm) Wells Fargo building, 1011 1st Street, Hopkins

Legal

  • Legal Aid (professional legal services for financially eligible individuals), 612-334-5970 or 1-800-292-4150

  • Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid (MMLA) – MMLA’s government Benefits Unit and Immigration Law Project are available to answer questions from immigrants about public charge issues. For assistance, community members can call Legal Aid at 612-332-1441 or 1-800-292-4150 during MMLA’s intake hours (Mon-Fri 9:30 AM-11:30 AM, 1:30 PM-3:30 PM). Language services are available for all callers.

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